European heavy transport reforms get TRAN backing
The European heavy transport sector is closer to having more clarity with its rules and regulations following a vote of the newly installed European Parliament’s…
ESTA unveils a five-year plan for harmonised abnormal transport in Europe
The European Specialized Transport Association (ESTA) has unveiled its five-year manifesto, outlining its strategic priorities for the abnormal transport sector. The manifesto aims to foster…
ESTA optimistic on marking and lighting heavy transport rules revision
The European Association for Abnormal Road Transport and Cranes (ESTA) has voiced optimism over the inclusion of new rules to harmonize marking and lighting on…
German truck transport steps towards standardised electronic permitting
Germany has approved the nationwide use of ERNA, a digital driver assistant developed by ESTA member Sommer, marking a significant step forward in the digitization…
Mammoet helps ESTA on SPMT guidelines
Engineered heavy lifting and oversized transport specialist Mammoet has played a major role in supporting the European Association for Abnormal Road Transport and Cranes (ESTA)…
Legislation
European Parliament votes in favour of harmonising abnormal transport rules
Earlier this week, members of the European Parliament voted in favour of harmonising the rules governing abnormal transport. The change has been strongly advocated by…
ESTA's warning
More hurdles for heavy road transport in Germany
Heavy road transport in Germany could face even more bureaucracy as the country’s rail operator Deutsche Bahn (DB) proposed new rules and conditions. These conditions…
Abnormal loads
ESTA’s heavy transport reform proposals jump a new hurdle
ESTA’s long-standing proposals for reform and harmonisation of the rules governing heavy transport and abnormal loads throughout the European Union have passed a crucial hurdle.…
ESTA: heavy transport reform proposal up for a vote
The proposal for reform and harmonisation of the rules governing heavy transport and abnormal loads throughout the European Union is up for a vote on…
ESTA’s SPMTs safety work gets industry-wide support
Members of the European association for the abnormal road transport and mobile crane rental industry, ESTA, have voiced their support of the association’s work to…
ESTA steps up lobbying efforts for heavy transport reform
European association for the abnormal road transport and mobile crane rental industry, ESTA, is stepping up its lobbying of authorities in Brussels to persuade them…
German heavy transport crisis worsening, ESTA says
The crisis in heavy transport in Germany is worsening, despite assurances from regional and national authorities that they are responding to the industry’s concerns, according…
ESTA: Italian heavy transport hampered by excessive bureaucracy
Italian companies within the heavy transport sector have voiced their concerns over the regulatory framework that is not only pushing the costs up but also…
People
In Memoriam: Former ESTA board member Sander Splinter passed away
IN MEMORIAM – Sander Splinter, a highly respected figure in the industry, sadly passed away following a battle with lung cancer. He was a board…
Crane operators
“New EU directive increases need for European Crane Operator Licence”
PRESS RELEASE – Support for ESTA’s new European Crane Operators Licence (ECOL) could be given added impetus by a new directive from the European Union.…
Heavy haulage
British Columbia creates Project Cargo Corridor to attract more oversize cargo
The Canadian province of British Columbia has created a Project Cargo Corridor in order to attract more specialized cargo and save the trucking industry time…
Heavy haulage
INTERVIEW: “The lack of European cooperation in heavy transport is ridiculous”
The lack of European cooperation for exceptional transports is creating unnecessary costs. Signalisation of abnormal transports is a national hobby and every member state wants…
ESTA seeks backing for first marking and lighting report
PRESS RELEASE – ESTA has started lobbying European organisations to support plans for the harmonization of marking and lighting regulations for abnormal road transport. The…